Products liability work is a significant part of our litigation practice.
We know the importance of working closely with our clients.
We conduct an early investigation of the accident and the product so that
defenses relating to product identity, material alteration, misuse, the Statute
of Repose, government contractor defenses preemption and spoliation can be
factually documented and successfully pursued. Early investigation also enables
us to establish causation defenses, which are critical in this type of litigation.
An early development of defenses leads to the best possible result.
The firm represents manufacturers, component part manufacturers, distributors,
sellers, lessors, and maintenance companies. We defend and provide advice
regarding a wide range of consumer, industrial construction, and marine products.
Among the types of products we have defended on a continuing basis are:
- power tools
- skid-steer loaders
- cranes
- hoists
- toys
- children's products
- motorcycles
- helmets
- jet skis
- ATVs
- drug products
- forklifts
- products related to toxic tort litigation
Hollstein Keating works closely with in-house personnel and experts in understanding
the product and its evolution, which is essential to an effective and efficient
defense. We understand that the goal of defending a product liability case
is not just to win that case but to be conscious that that case may impact
other litigation involving that product in different venues. We have
acted as national products liability counsel for clients and are experienced
in working with national counsel when our role is that of regional counsel.
We have also developed considerable experience in the area of CPSC regulations
and reporting issues.
